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While gardening is always a labor of love, some plants need more care than others. Mixing in some hard-to-kill plants will help reduce the amount of time you need to spend keeping your garden thriving. Whether they're facing drought, hungry deer, or a vacation with no garden maintenance, these tough plants come through just fine. A relief for new and experienced gardeners alike! Try these seven easy to grow perennials if you're looking for some worry-free plants that still brighten up your garden. 1. Heuchera Plum Pudding Heuchera Plum Pudding is one of the most popular varieties of Coral...

If you've been hit with late-summer rain storms lately, you might have noticed areas in your garden or yard that fill up fast and have standing water even after the rain ends. One way to handle these low-lying spots is by creating a rain garden . Rain gardens contain low-maintenance plants that do well with soggy soil, but also don't need extra watering once established. Native plants are often the best for the job, which means rain gardens can double as wildlife attracting gardens. Plus, the plants help reduce runoff and filter rainwater as it seeps into the ground, further helping the...

Slopes present their own challenges in any garden or yard. Large sloped lawn areas can be difficult to mow, especially if they're very steep, and plants that need frequent tending can be tricky to access on sloped garden beds. Luckily, there are options out there for great-looking plants that thrive on slopes. These four perennials can make your sloped spaces the star of the show! 1. Lamb's Ears Stachys byzantania, commonly known as lamb's ears, is a perennial loved for its foliage. The silver-gray leaves of the plant are triangular, soft, and fuzzy, giving the plant its common name. Lamb's...

Summer is winding down, but it's not quite done yet. Before we start the transition into fall, August is a great time to enjoy your late-season garden – many perennials are still in bloom, foliage is still green and bright, and the birds are appreciating all those early flowers that have gone to seed. But why let it all fade with the shorter days ahead? These last few weeks of summer are also the perfect time to get your garden ready to shine into the fall! Reflect & Plan A beautiful fall garden starts with a plan. What plants that you have now will provide color into the fall ? What...

Last week we talked about growing a hedgerow as a border for your garden, but what if you want a low border instead? Whether you're going for polished, whimsical, or something in between, these seven plants are great choices for edging garden beds and walkways of all styles. 1. Bath's Pink Dianthus Bath's Pink, also known as cheddar pink, is an evergreen, mat-forming dianthus. Under a foot tall and about the same in width, Bath's Pink is not only drought-tolerant, but also handles heat and humidity well compared to other varieties. The evergreen foliage of Bath's Pink is blue-green in color...